Creating tasks with a focus on students’ autonomy—by providing choices, for example—helps them see the relevance of homework.

The new chancellor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill started his first day on the job with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast with student leaders. Holden Thorp said he was inspired that students ...

My son is in second grade and gets homework in several subjects every day. Sometimes, we are both up past his bedtime to ensure everything gets done. A child psychologist agrees that homework on ...